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Beck Odelay Portrait

The Master on the Miracle Mic

written by: Charlie Woodman on April 18, 2011

Every song has a twist, each corner hides a surprise, yet it never seems like gimmickry. After the initial shock of each surprise wears off, there are a million reasons to come back for more

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Q&A with B. Dolan

written by: Chris Favata on April 12, 2011

His music takes on a much more cerebral approach thanks to his expansive knowledge of social, political and philosophical topics. He’s also a really nice guy.

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A List for Lent

written by: Kevin Kern on April 11, 2011

In honor of Lent, Pop ‘stache provides a list of notable pop/rock songs that incorporate Christian themes, whether their writers personally subscribe to faith or not.

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heRobust Colorful Portrait

heRobust is 2011’s Hip-Hop Hero

written by: Ian Dick Jones on April 4, 2011

heRobust is half of the Atlanta hip-hop beat monster Mane Mane. However, when listening to heRobust, one might think that there’s a team of electronic music scientists working together, but don’t be fooled; it is simply the product of hard working Hayden Kramer. No matter what opinion one has of electro, heRobust has something for […]

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You Oughta Remember

written by: Jason Radford on March 31, 2011

The first 30 seconds of Jagged Little Pill preface the entire album ingeniously.

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A List of “Man” Songs

written by: Aaron Pylinski on March 28, 2011

There will always be a need for “man songs” just as much as we need the air that we breathe, or the need to hear a baby laugh or even to hear a good Chuck Norris joke

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Chicago Folkers: Emblems

written by: E.N. May on March 24, 2011

Here’s a toast to the independent musician. The individuals and bands with a natural ability to make something quality, and noteworthy, all for he love of music. For Matthew Stevens, and the band mates that make up Illinois’ Emblems, the universe seems to have lined up in its favor ever since the first tracks received […]

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A Different Breed of Punk

written by: Cody Prentiss on March 21, 2011

The energetic spirit of punk lives well in the music, and front man Mike Ness writes simple songs with high energy and gusto. One would feel more sympathy for his woes if he didn’t make such enjoyable music from them.

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